why ##not and collins ##ville , respectively . george soul ##e , the singer @ - @ songwriter most famous for the rhythm and blues anthem " get involved " , is a resident of meridian , where he was born in 1945 . hay ##ley williams , lead singer of the band para ##more , was also born in the city in 1988 . singer al wilson , born in june 1939 , was a meridian native . the city has also been home to several athletes , many of whom have competed at professional levels . among them are : dennis ray " oil can " boyd , former major league baseball pitcher ; negro league baseball catcher paul hardy ; professional basketball player derrick mc
whynot and collinsville, respectively. george soule, the singer @ - @ songwriter most famous for the rhythm and blues anthem " get involved ", is a resident of meridian, where he was born in 1945. hayley williams, lead singer of the band paramore, was also born in the city in 1988. singer al wilson, born in june 1939, was a meridian native. the city has also been home to several athletes, many of whom have competed at professional levels. among them are : dennis ray " oil can " boyd, former major league baseball pitcher ; negro league baseball catcher paul hardy ; professional basketball player derrick mc